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Caramel vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between caramel and beetroot

  • Caramel has more vitamin B2, vitamin B12, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B5; however, beetroot has more folate, manganese, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for beetroot is 26% higher.
  • Beetroot is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Candies, caramels and Beets, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +762.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +185%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.9%
Contains more IronIron +471.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +316.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2890.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0.67% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1125%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +19.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +2625%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +185.7%
Contains more FatsFats +4664.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +705.4%
Contains more OtherOther +66.7%
Contains more WaterWater +930.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4718.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5696.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Beetroot
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Beetroot DV% diff.
Folate 4µg 109µg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.06g 23%
Carbs 77g 9.56g 22%
Calories 382kcal 43kcal 17%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.04mg 17%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.329mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.17g 12%
Calcium 138mg 16mg 12%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.027g 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 40mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.155mg 9%
Iron 0.14mg 0.8mg 8%
Sodium 245mg 78mg 7%
Protein 4.6g 1.61g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.031mg 6%
Copper 0.018mg 0.075mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4.9mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.032g 4%
Potassium 214mg 325mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 0.04mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.7µg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 2µg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.35mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 0.334mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.067mg 1%
Magnesium 17mg 23mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.2µg 1%
Net carbs 77g 6.76g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 6.76g N/A
Choline 8mg 6mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.047mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.048mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0.068mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0.058mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0.046mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.021mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Beetroot
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Caramel
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caramel
Caramel is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beetroot
Beetroot contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.449g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.